In-Home Support Services

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These programs for alternatives to nursing facilities typically cost much less than institutional care. An assessment from a Community Living Services staff person can help you learn more about these services.

Elderly Waiver (EW)

The Elderly Waiver Program funds home and community-based services for people age 65 and older who are eligible for medical assistance, if they require the level of care provided in a nursing home but choose to reside in the community.

Alternative Care Program (AC)

The Alternative Care Program supports certain home and community-based services for eligible Minnesotans, age 65 and older. This cost-sharing program provides home and community-based services to help seniors delay and prevent the transition from care in their homes to nursing facility level of care.

Home Care Services

Home Care Services provide medical and health-related services and assistance with day-to-day activities for people in their homes. It can be used to provide short-term care for people moving from a hospital or nursing home back to their homes, or it can be used to provide continuing care to people with ongoing needs.

Personal Care Assistance (PCA)

The Personal Care Assistance Program provides services to people who need help with day-to-day activities to allow them be more independent in their own homes. A personal care assistant is trained to help with basic daily routines. A PCA may be able to help you if you have a physical, emotional or mental disability, a chronic illness or an injury.

Brain Injury Waiver

The Brain Injury Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults who have an acquired or traumatic brain injury.

Community Alternative Care (AC) Waiver

The Community Alternative Care Program provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults who are chronically ill. The Community Alternative Care Waiver is designed to serve persons with disabilities who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a hospital.